Louisiana and Arkansas State Prepare for Key Sun Belt Matchup

JONESBORO, Ark. — A significant Sun Belt Conference clash is set as Louisiana and Arkansas State meet on Thursday night at Centennial Bank Stadium. This contest is crucial for both teams, each vying for a shot at the West Division title.

Louisiana comes into the game with momentum, having won their last two outings, including a close 42-39 victory over their last opponent on November 8. The Ragin’ Cajuns currently hold a record of 4-6 overall and 3-3 in conference play, despite struggling with a 1-4 record on the road this season.

Arkansas State, meanwhile, stands at 5-5 and is 4-2 in the Sun Belt. They experienced a setback with a 27-21 loss to Southern Mississippi on the same date as Louisiana’s last game. The Red Wolves have had a strong home performance this season, winning three out of five games on their turf.

The historical rivalry shows Louisiana leading the all-time series at 30-22-1. However, Arkansas State has an edge at home with a record of 13-11-1 in games played in Jonesboro. Currently, the Red Wolves are favored by 2.5 points, with the total points set at 53.5 according to SportsLine consensus odds.

As both teams prepare, trends indicate that each squad has been productive against the spread. Arkansas State has a 7-3 record versus the spread this season, while Louisiana is sitting at 5-5. The model predicts a total of 59 points scored in the matchup, forecasting standout performances from both quarterbacks, who are expected to pass for nearly 250 yards each.

Kickoff for the highly anticipated game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see which team will secure a key victory in the race for the Sun Belt title.